Tatya Tope was hanged to death on April 18, 1859 at Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh after being captured by the British forces on April 07, 1859.
He is one of the most outstanding leaders of India’s First War of Independence.
On his Martyrdom Day today, let’s know a few facts about the patriot:
- The original name of Tatya Tope was Ramachandra Pandurang who was born in Nashik, Maharashtra, in 1814. He was the only son of Pandurang Rao Tope and his wife Rukhmabai.
- He is known by his nickname Tatya Tope who was one of the notable generals of the 1857 revolt.
- In May 1857, Tantia Tope won the battle over the Indian troops of the East India Company at Kanpur.
- Known for his guerilla tactics, he came to the relief of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi and with her, seized the city of Gwalior.
- He was defeated by General Napier’s British Indian troops at Ranod and after a further defeat at Sikar abandoned the campaign.
- He was executed by the British Government at Shivpuri on April 18, 1859.